Early detection of prostate cancer is key to successful treatment


Dear Dr G,

I am a reasonably healthy chap who went for a routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test a few months ago. Unfortunately, the tumor marker was unexpectedly high at 6.

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Dr George Lee

Dr George Lee is a consultant Urologist and Clinical Associate Professor whose professional interest is in men’s health. This column is a forum to help men debunk the myths and taboos on men’s issues that may be too “hard” to mention. You can send him questions at askdrg@thestar.com.my

   

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